We just purchased a new handmade area rug and in effort to keep it looking good we researched some of the best maintenance and cleaning tips. Here is what we found:

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Just saw this photo shared via FLOR on Twitter, sharing Danielle Benson/Decorella Knox's unusual reuse of a spare $2 FLOR rug tile sample as a mousepad... More

When husband and wife design team Nathan Ursch and Brin Reinhardt went searching for the perfect rug, they probably didn't imagine it would lead to a business. Yet that's exactly what happened after they discovered the gorgeous rugs from the Berber tribes of Morocco…
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And we're not talking figuratively. According to researchers at Saint Peter's College, this benign looking black and white rug pattern exhibits not-so-lovely "nauseogenic properties". The full image below, but stare at your own risk! More

Founded by designer Susan Serra and her daughter, Kelly Serra Donovan, Scandinavian Made is a new online shop that imports one of a kind home accessories made by Scandinavian artisans. What caught my eye are the rugs: each one is handwoven in Smaland, Sweden and made from recycled textiles.

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Q: I saw this amazing apartment in an old version of Living Etc. and must find a similar floor mat in pink or purple for my living room. Any ideas where I could get one like this? I am in love. More

Thank you, Dwell Studio. They got the memo that separates are where it's at. New for 2012 is a line of crib sheets, skirts and blankets available for purchase à la carte (i.e. not in sets) so you can choose which bedding pieces you want and don't want. More

If you're looking for a way to add a bit of texture, color, and pattern while incorporating a piece with cultural significance, these looks integrating Navajo rugs and blankets might be right for you. More

Kilims, dhurries, and Persian rugs abound in home decor these days, and in particular, they've invaded the kitchen. Veronica, from the blog My Hands Made It, loved this look but didn't love the price tag or the anxiety that accompanies having a nice rug in a messy kitchen. So she took matters into her own hands. More

Argentina's northwestern provinces are quite different from the bustling, European-influenced capital of Buenos Aires. With a more indigenous culture, an open landscape and a slower pace of life, this region is filled with a rich history of handmade objects. Historians have found hand-spun woven textiles dating back as early as 7000 B.C., and traditional techniques have consistently been passed down through generations preserving this visual heritage. More